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Troye Sivan Frames New Album Around the 'Orbit' of Women

He says the emotional safety he found in female friendships shaped the record’s sound and collaborator choices, making the project a personal pop statement.

Teddy Swims Releases 'Break Up in Reverse' as He Publicly Processes a Split

The Mountain Goats Announce Days, Drop Charlie Sheen–Inspired Lead Single

Charlie Puth Releases 'Whatever’s Clever!', A Candid New Direction

Violet Grohl Sets Debut Album 'Be Sweet to Me' for May 29, Shares New Single '595'

Arlo Parks Releases 'Heaven,' Centerpiece Single From Forthcoming Album 'Ambiguous Desire'

Dolly Parton Marks 52 Years of ‘Jolene’ With Throwback Performance

Luke Combs and Wife Nicole Expecting Third Child This Winter

Lady Gaga Hails Fiancé Michael Polansky in VMAs Dedication and Instagram Tribute